Opinion
28246-21S
11-17-2022
SANTOS MIRANDA, Petitioner v. COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE, Respondent
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Eunkyong Choi Special Trial Judge
This case was calendared for trial at the Court's November 14, 2022, Los Angeles, California trial session. On October 24, 2022, respondent filed a Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution. On November 14, 2022, this case was called and recalled, there was no appearance by, nor anyone on behalf of petitioner. Counsel for respondent appeared and was heard. At that time respondent informed the Court that they had not been able to get in contact with petitioner. Respondent's Motion alleges that since June respondent has not heard from petitioner and has not received any additional information from petitioner to try and resolve this case.
Upon due consideration, it is hereby
ORDERED that respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution filed October 24, 2022, is taken under advisement. It is further
ORDERED that this case is continued. It is further
ORDERED that jurisdiction is retained by the undersigned. It is further
ORDERED that, on or before December 16, 2022, petitioner shall show cause in writing why respondent's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution filed October 24, 2022, should not be granted and a decision entered against petitioner for the amounts and year set forth in respondent's Motion.
Petitioner is advised that the failure to respond to this Order may result in the dismissal of this case and entry of decision as requested in respondent's motion.